Viking Professional Coffee Maker – Use And Care Instructions - Illy

Viking Professional Coffee Maker
Use and Care Instructions
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Professional Coffee Maker
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Congratulations! You have just purchased
a Viking Professional Coffee Maker. The
professional grade coffee maker offers a
heavy duty look and feel, but may be used
for making gourmet coffee. This unit offers
a variety of features, a Sure-Temp brew-
ing system, cup select, programmable
brewing, and a 12 cup thermal stainless
steel carafe.
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Table of Contents
5 Important Safeguards
6 Using your Viking Coffee Maker
8 Installing the carbon water filter
9 Preparing the unit for use
9 Setting the clock time
10 Setting the programmed time
11 Brewing Options
12 Brewing Instructions
13 Cleaning Instructions
13 Serving
13 Removing calcium buildup
14 Troubleshooting
14 Helpful Hints
15 Warranty
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, consideration should always be given to basic
safety precautions including the following:
• Read all instructions.
• Do not touch hot surfaces
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• To disconnect, turn off; then remove plug from wall outlet.
• Do not place cord, plugs, or brewer in water or any other liquid.
• This appliance should not be used by children, and care should be taken
when operated near children.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.
• Do not operate the coffee maker with a damaged cord or plug or after the
coffee maker malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Please
call 1-800-216-5775 to speak with the Viking Culinary Warranty and Service
Center.
• The use of an accessory not evaluated for use with this coffee maker may
cause fire, electric shock, or other possible injury.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• This coffee maker is for household use only; it is not intended or warranted for
commercial use.
• Do not use coffee maker for anything other than its intended use.
• Do not remove filter basket while brewing.
• The carafe is designed for use with this coffee maker only. It must never be
used on a range top or in a microwave.
• Do not use a carafe with a cracked, loose, weakened or damaged handle.
• Do not clean carafe with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive materials.
• Allow brew basket to drain before removing to avoid scalding.
• Using permanent filters with paper filters may cause the brew basket to clog
or possibly overflow.
• Screw lid securely onto carafe before brewing and one-half turn before
serving any beverages.
• To protect against fire, electrical shock and injury to persons, do not immerse
cord, plug or appliance in water or liquid.
• Any service to the unit should be performed by an authorized Viking Range
Corporation service agent or representative.
• Do not pour liquids, other than water and/or descaling solution specified in
this manual, into water reservoir.
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Using Your Viking
Coffee Maker
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Hot Water
Bypass
Intuitive
Programmable
Display
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Convenient
Removable
Water Reservoir
Removable
Brew Basket
SureTemp
Brewing System
12 cup Stainless
Steel Thermal
Carafe

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Installing the carbon water filter
Detach the filter holder and remove the carbon water filter from the packaging in
water reservoir. Soak the filter in cold water for approximately 10 minutes (this is
only necessary with new filters being used for the first time). Place the carbon water
filter inside the holder and secure. Place the filter holder inside the water reservoir
in the molded, circular retainer. The carbon water filter should be changed every
3 months for optimal taste or more frequently (as specific conditions may dictate.)
Carbon water filters are available from your local dealer, service center (1-800-
216-5775), or at vikingrange.com.
The first letter of each month is molded on the filter holder, and may be selected
as a reminder to change the carbon filter when required depending on the
hardness of the water. See illustration below.
The filter should be used at all times to enhance the flavor of your coffee, as
well as remove some impurities from water. The filter may need to be changed
more frequently when used in areas with hard water. Your panel will display “dcl”
when descaling is needed. A clogged filter will slow down the flow of water and
damage the unit.
Filter Holder
Carbon Filter
Rotate for
Selection
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Removable
Water Reservoir

Preparing the unit for use
• Locate unit on a solid, level countertop near an electrical supply. Plug unit
into electrical outlet. Place empty carafe on the designated deck, under
spray head. Carafe lid must be securely closed for coffee maker to function
properly.
• The system must be primed only when the coffee maker is used for the
first time. The following are the instructions for priming:
• Remove the water reservoir on the right side of the coffee maker; fill with
cold water to the max fill line. Replace water reservoir into the unit.
• LCD will show “PRI” and flash to alert user unit must be primed.
• Press both the DISP and PROG button simultaneously. Release and the
pump will come on, approximately two cups of water will be pumped into
the boiler and into the carafe. The carafe icon is on to indicate priming in
progress.
• The pump will automatically stop. The unit will go back to stand by mode.
• Empty and clean carafe of any water.
• You are now ready to begin brewing.
• Brew only water the first time to thoroughly clean the unit before brewing
coffee. You will notice the pump running intermittently.
• The coffee maker will not properly brew if unit is not primed correctly.
Setup Instructions
Please read these setup instructions before using this coffee maker.
Failure to follow the instructions may result in injury or voiding of manufacturer’s
warranty.
Setting the clock time
Plug coffee maker into electrical outlet. Press the Hour (H) and Minute (M) button
simultaneously to activate the clock setting mode. Press Hour (H) button to set
hour and Minute (M) button to set minute. Either button may be held down to
advance rapidly. To confirm time press the Hour (H) and Minute (M) buttons
simultaneously, release them, press the ON/OFF button, or leave with no key
touch for 30 seconds.
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Setting the programmed time
• Press the PROG (Program) button once until the PROG display appears.
• Press the CUPS button until the desired number of cups is reached.
• Press the PROG button once until the Bell icon is displayed.
• Press Hour (H) or Minute (M) button to set the desired program time. If buttons
are held down this will cause fast advance of hour and minute display.
• Press the PROG button again, bell icon on and PROG icon off. Hour and
Minute display will go back to clock display.
• The Bell icon will be displayed to indicate program mode has been
activated.
• When this time is reached, the heater will heat the water, the pump will start
to cycle, and brewing automatically begins at the designated time.
• To discontinue the program feature, simply press the PROG button until the
Bell icon disappears.
• The clock program time must be reprogrammed after power is lost, due to a
power outage, or being unplugged.
Program Icon
Icon is lit when PROG time
is shown for setting program
time
Cup Select Icon
Number of cups to be
brewed (4-12 Cups)
Hour Display/Clock Display
Clock and Program Time
Minute Display/Cup Select 4-12
On/Off
Note: If icons continue to blink, the parts are not properly installed and must be removed and properly
replaced before brewing begins.
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Brew
Bell Icon
Unit is programmed to brew at set time
Program
Water Reservoir Icon
On: Water is heating
Flashing: Water reservoir
is not filled, properly installed,
or unit may need to be descaled
Brew Basket Icon
Flashing: Brew basket is not
properly installed
Brew Icon
On: Coffee Maker is now brewing

Brewing Options
1Cup Select may be used for cups
4-12. Cup size is approximately
5 oz.
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The Reservoir icon will flash when
the water reservoir is either empty
or not properly installed. If coffee
maker runs out of water while
brewing, fill reservoir, replace
and press ON/OFF button to set
remaining cups to be brewed. Press
BREW button to continue brewing.
Hot tea and hot water may also be brewed. Firmly seat the knob
on the top of the unit to the desired setting. The Hot Water
setting bypasses the filter basket. The tea basket attached to
head of carafe may be used for tea making. Tea
bags or leaves may
be inserted into
the optional basket
attached to the head
of the carafe. When
using the tea basket,
brew only four to ten
cups.
BrewBreak stops the coffee flow from the brew basket into
the carafe for a short period. When the carafe is removed,
BrewBreak may be used to pour a cup of coffee before the
whole carafe is brewed. The carafe must be replaced within
20 seconds after removal or coffee will overflow in the brew
basket. The carafe must be replaced under the spray head for
continued brewing.
Note: BrewBreak is not functional during the hot water
bypass feature.
Please note: Pump will cycle on and off during brewing cycle.
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Brewing Instructions
1Remove the water reservoir on the right
side of the coffee maker; fill with water to
the “max” fill line. Replace water reservoir
into the unit.
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Remove the brew basket from the
coffee maker. Insert the proper filter.
The permanent or #4 paper cone
filter may be used. Add coffee. Do
not use a paper filter and permanent
filter simultaneously, this may cause an
overflow.
Replace the brew basket into the unit. Make
sure the carafe lid is securely screwed on and
place the empty carafe under the spray head.
4Press ON/OFF then the cup SELECT button
to select the number of cups to be brewed.
Press the BREW button to begin brewing. The
unit will begin heating and please allow several
minutes before brewing begins. When brewing
is complete, the unit will turn off and only the
clock will display.
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Cleaning Instructions
Hand wash the carafe, removable water reservoir, and filter basket in hot, soapy
water. Dry thoroughly. When cleaning carafe, user should thoroughly rinse both
the carafe and the carafe lid. Wipe unit with a damp cloth and avoid using harsh
cleaners. Placing parts/accessories in the dishwasher is not recommended.
Serving
For serving coffee, from the closed l position half turn
counterclockwise to the open m position on the carafe lid.
Close carafe by turning clockwise to the closed l position
to allow heat to stay contained. Turning the lid past the
recommended open position may result in over pour or spill.
Caution, will be very hot, steam may rise when opening.
Removing calcium build-up
Calcium deposits from water may build-up in your Viking Professional Coffee
Maker and should be removed to maintain brewing efficiency and coffee quality.
As a rule, calcium build-up should be removed every two to three months. Local
water conditions or more frequent use of coffee maker may require more frequent
calcium removal.
• Fill carafe one quarter full of vinegar, and then add cold tap water to the
top. Pour the water/vinegar mixture into water reservoir. Replace reservoir
into unit.
• Place the empty carafe under the spray head and follow regular brewing
instructions. After the water/vinegar mixture has been cycled through, turn
the machine off.
• Rinse by cycling two to three more carafes of plain cold tap water or until
vinegar is gone.
• Do not pour any liquid other than cold tap water with vinegar into water
reservoir while cleaning.
When “dcl” is shown on screen, descaling must be
performed. Failure to descale may damage unit and
void warranty.
Once decalcification has been completed and coffee maker has been flushed with clear
water, the flashing “dcl” can be removed from the display by pressing and holding the
BREW button.
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Troubleshooting
• If water reservoir icon is flashing the unit may need to be descaled. See page 13.
• The water or brew basket icon appears and flashes. The flashing unit indicates
which part is not properly installed. Detach and reattach to unit.
• The overflow of water may occur if the user a) uses more than
one paper filter b) uses too finely ground coffee, c) uses a permanent
filter with a paper filter, d) unit is not properly cleaned,
e) carafe has been removed during brewing (see page 11). If this
happens, never remove the filter basket while brewing. Turn the
machine off and unplug. Wait 15 minutes for the unit to cool and
remove the filter basket and empty the grounds and filters.
• If the coffee maker is left in areas that may be subjected to freezing temperatures
(such as vacation home), before brewing make sure the unit is brought to a
temperature above freezing for at least 1 hour.
• When the coffee maker is used in areas of high altitudes, the water temperature
will be less than normal. The temperature of the water will decrease as the altitude
increases.
• If “dcl” is shown on the display, please descale unit before continuing operation.
See page 13.
Helpful Hints
• Rinse the carafe with hot water before use. This heats the carafe and will help
keep the coffee warmer longer.
• Never use more than 16 tablespoons (3 oz./84g by weight) of coffee in the
paper or permanent filter. This may cause overflow in the brew basket.
• Always fill the water reservoir to the “MAX” fill line before brewing.
• When using the Hot Water bypass feature and tea basket for tea-making, users
may need to purchase a separate carafe.
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One-Year Full Warranty
Viking Professional Coffee Makers/attachments/accessories are warranted to
be free from defective materials or workmanship in normal household use for a
period of one year (12 months) from the date of original retail purchase. Viking
Range Corporation, warrantor, agrees to repair or replace, at its option, any coffee
maker which fails or is found to be defective during the warranty period.
Painted and decorative items are warranted to be free from defective materials
or workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original retail
purchase. Any defects must be reported to Viking Range Corporation (1-800-
216-5775) within ninety (90) days from date of original purchase. Viking Range
Corporation uses the most-up-to-date processes and best materials available to
produce all color finishes. However, slight color variation between units may be
noticed because of differences in kitchen lighting, product locations, and other
factors.
This warranty shall apply to products purchased and located only in the United
States. Products must be purchased in the country where service is requested.
Warranty labor shall be performed by an authorized Viking Range Corporation
service agency or representative. Warranty shall not apply to damage resulting
from abuse, accident, natural disaster, and loss of electrical power to the product
for any reason, alteration, outdoor use, improper operation or repair or service of
the product by anyone other than an authorized Viking Range Corporation service
agency or representative. Warranty shall not apply for service failures resulting
from the use of water having high mineral content, and/or any liquid other than
water which is placed in the water reservoir and cycled through the system. This
warranty does not apply to commercial usage. Warrantor is not responsible for
consequential or incidental damage whether arising out of breach of warranty,
breach of contract, or otherwise. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you.
The return of the Owner Registration Card is not a condition of warranty coverage.
You should, however, return the Owner Registration Card so that Viking Range
Corporation may contact you should any question of safety arise which should
affect you.
To arrange for (warranty) service, simply contact Viking Range Corporation by
calling 1-800-216-5775, 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (Central Standard Time) Monday
thru Friday. If you prefer, you may write: Viking Range Corporation, P.O. Box 956,
Greenwood, Mississippi (MS) 38935. The following information will be required:
date of original purchase (a copy of sale receipt), model and serial numbers
(located on bottom of unit), and a brief description of what has occurred with the
product.
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Viking Range Corporation
111 Front Street
Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA
(662) 455-1200
For product information,
call 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641)
or visit the Viking website at
vikingrange.com
© 2011, Viking Range Corporation
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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